2016 Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5L Diesel · SE16 HMU

The most recent MOT (04 August 2025) was a pass, but it highlighted that both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit and that the sidewalls of the rear and front tyres show early cracking. The only other recorded defect was a failure a year earlier (02 August 2023) for front‑tyre tread below 1.6 mm, which was presumably remedied before the later pass on the same day. Apart from tyre‑related notes, the MOTs from 2022 to 2024 were clean, aside from child seats obscuring belt checks in 2024. The pattern is clear: tyre wear and sidewall condition are the recurring concerns. The vehicle’s mileage – 54,647 mi after ten years, roughly 5,500 mi per year – is low for its age. This suggests the car has not been heavily used, which can be positive for engine and drivetrain wear, but it also means the tyres may have been on the wheels for an extended period, allowing sidewall ageing and cracking to develop even with relatively few miles. Because the tyre condition has not improved since the 2023 failure and is now again close to the minimum tread, the trend is not improving; it is either stable at a marginal level or slowly deteriorating. No other mechanical faults appear in the record, so the main risk to a buyer is the need for new tyres and the potential for uneven wear that could point to suspension or alignment issues. What to check in person - Measure the tread depth on all four tyres; any tyre below 1.6 mm or showing sidewall cracks should be replaced. - Look for uneven wear patterns that might indicate suspension, steering or alignment problems.